A rash of road construction is causing widespread change in the world’s largest tropical forest — with potentially global consequences.
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How Brazilian Taxpayer Money Finances Construction Projects in the Amazon
About 44% of the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) funds is completely dark.
Interoceanic, asphalt for ecotourism and deforestation
A road that promote development and integration and at the same time brings disordered growth, environmental degradation and illegal mining.
High-living frogs hurt by remote oil roads in the Amazon
New research shows that remote oil roads are harming frogs that inhabit the rainforest’s upper canopy.
Pan-Amazonia according to Brazil
Works negotiated by the BNDES in the South American Amazon include hydro with cracks, leaky pipeline and a road that shook the presidency of Bolivia.
BNDES, for export
In the name of globalization, BNDES financing of Brazilian contractors abroad grew 1185% in 10 years.
More Than 30,000 Miles of Roads Built in Amazon in 3 Years
Approximately 10,000 miles (17,000 km) of roads were built every year in Brazil between 2004 and 2007.
The mark of the BNDES on Amazon
Story will map the BNDES increased investment in infrastructure projects in the region.
Bolivia plans a route to connect with Brazil and Peru in the Amazon
Evo Morales said new road would link the three countries.
Road in Colombia cuts reserves and indigenous dreams
Construction in the Colombian Amazon is part of the Pasto – Mocoa – Belém do Pará multimodal corridor, which will connect the Pacific to the Atlantic.